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William S.  Survivor I was a longtime captain for private yachts, and was the building skipper of Dragon Lady IV. May 2007: stroke in process center of brain - speaking, walking, but with immediate confusion and impaired judgment that evolved into notable dementia. Driving privileges revoked. Winter 2008: survived two months of killer flu and a month of pneumonia. September 2008: left hip fracture and repair. Walking resumed. Winter 2009: commenced hyperbaric oxygen therapy in portable chamber. November 2009: facial skin cancer surgery - walking suspended. May 2010: right hip fracture and repair. October 2010: enteral feeding tube provided. January 2011: resuming ambulation. Titular President of a vocational rehabilitation directed by devoted caregiver spouse, Lorena, age 70, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. |
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